While Cannon didn't reveal the reason behind the break, he denied claims that it was related to infidelity. He also said that "dem babies," aka their 3-year-old twins Monroe and Moroccan, are where his thoughts are now.

“My main focus is my kids," he said.

When Cannon last spoke about his relationship with Carey, he had a very different response to reports of relationship woes.

"There’s no merit or truth to it," he told Parade in May. "It’s kind of humorous, really. It couldn’t be further off from the truth, and it really affects the credibility of the so-called newspapers."

Thus far Carey's remained publicly silent on what Cannon called their "rough patch." Her rep did tell "The Insider," "I am not commenting on Mariah's personal life but Mariah is focusing on her children and her upcoming tour."